Chinese Green Beans Recipe

Name: Chinese Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh green beans; vegetable oil cooking spray or 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 teaspoon gingerroot, peeled, minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

1 lb fresh green beans
vegetable oil cooking spray or 2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 teaspoon gingerroot, peeled, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1
Wash beans, trim ends and remove strings.
2
Arrange beans in a vegetable steamer (or a colander that will sit nicely in saucepan), and place over boiling water.
3
Cover and steam 5 minutes.
4
Drain and plunge into cold water, drain again.
5
Coat a large nonstick skillet (or wok) with cooking spray or peanut oil and heat until hot.
6
Add gingerroot and garlic and saute 30 secs.
7
Add beans, saute 5 minutes.
8
Combine 2 tablespoons water and remaining 5 ingredients.
9
Stir well.
10
Add to beans, cook 30 seconds or until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fresh green beans, vegetable oil cooking spray or 2 tablespoons peanut oil, 1 teaspoon gingerroot, peeled, minced, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Chinese Green Beans falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chinese Green Beans

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